JAKARTA - Gabriel Magalhaes has denied ever being offered a move to Saudi Arabia. He revealed that he extended his tenure with Arsenal because he was confident in winning trophies in the 2025/2026 season.
The 27-year-old signed a new contract last month in effect until 2029. It ended speculation that he could leave the Gunners amid interest from several Saudi Arabian Pro League clubs.
"I didn't hear anything personally. I didn't accept the offer. A lot of people like to comment on the internet."
"I focus on Arsenal. That's why I signed the contract I signed and I'm focused on this club."
"I've been at this club for five years. I've seen how rapid the development of this club is."
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"I'm here to win big titles. I'm sure the 2025/2026 season will be different."
"We've lost a few titles recently. We almost won, but I think this season, things will be different. I'm very sure of that," Gabriel said.
Mikel Arteta's team has always finished second in the last three seasons of the Premier League and has not won a trophy since the 2020 FA Cup.
Arsenal have recruited Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga in an attempt to end the title wait.
The Gunners transfer activity has not yet been completed. Negotiations continue regarding the deal with Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres and Valencia for center-back Crithhian Mosquera.
Strengthening ammunition is one of the factors that convinces Gabriel to commit to his future at Arsenal.
"I only have one thing to say, and Mikel said it. We are ready to hit a new level this season."
"I don't think we can argue. We've done everything we could in the last three years."
"I feel sometimes we are a little less fortunate, but we all believe that we can win big titles."
"The season has started. We focus on what our manager orders, what we have to do, and what we have to improve. I think this year will be different," he said.
Meanwhile, Arsenal arrived in Singapore on Sunday, July 21, 2025, ahead of two friendly matches against AC Milan and Newcastle United before heading to Hong Kong to face north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Gabriel ended last season early after suffering a hamstring injury in April 2025 requiring surgery.
He hopes to be fit for the start of the Premier League season where Arsenal will face Manchester United at Old Trafford on August 17, 2025.
"I'm making a lot of progress. I've been feeling really good. I've been training really hard with the team."
"This season will be full of challenges, but I feel ready to go back to playing," Gabriel said again.
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